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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,354.94, 85,988.34 and 38,476.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,354.94, 85,988.34 and 38,476.55 is: 53,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,354.94 : 85,988.34 = 38,476.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,354.94/85,988.34 = 38,476.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,354.94x = 85,988.34 × 38,476.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,354.94x = 3,308,534,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,534,233.49/62,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,059.70

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